The new proposals would mean teams next season get £30m, not £15m, in the first year after relegation.

Several Premier League clubs are in favour because they believe the extra money would help them hold on to their best players and biggest earners.

The matter is due to be discussed at the annual end-of-season meeting of Premier League chairmen in Harrogate on June 5-6.

Premier League chief Richard Scudamore has supported the current parachute payments to keep the peace with other stakeholders including the Football League.

In theory, the FL would need to accept the new proposals before they allow relegated teams from the Premier League into the Championship, but the fear is the proposal will give relegated clubs an advantage over Championship rivals.

One possible compromise is a halfway house in which payments are spread over three years.Scudamore’s authority may be reduced after the publication of his private sexist emails. He kept his job but clubs will have to decide if they continue to listen to his counsel.

Support: But Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has backed the current plan